Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has insisted that his side were lucky to lose 3-0 to Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinals clash.
Despite tipped to run the show, Arsenal overpowered Madrid as Declan Rice starred with two stunning free kicks in the second half, and makeshift No.9 Mikel Merino scored a third.
After the shocking result in North London, England international Jude Bellingham reacted to his team’s humbling as he admitted that the Spanish giants were completely outplayed by Mikel Arteta’s team. He also claimed that the result could have been even worse.
Speaking to reporters, Bellingham said: “We’re lucky to get away with only three. We were nowhere near it. That’s the fact and Arsenal were really good. I know two of their goals were free-kicks but they could have had way more. There is a second leg and that’s what we’re holding on to.”
It’s set to be an epic meeting when both team meet on April 16 for the second leg. Arsenal next face Brentford in the Premier League this Saturday before they jet off to Madrid.
